Liberal, KS

Now: 30 °

Currently: Clear

Hi: 72 ° | Lo: 30 °

Lawsuit filed after inmate’s death

Steven Rains - August 21, 2019 4:05 pm

The family of a slain Kansas inmate has filed a federal lawsuit alleging a systemic disregard for the health and safety of prisoners housed at the Meade County jail.
A complaint filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Kansas stems from the August 2017 death of Joshua DeVilbiss after he was attacked by another inmate. The prisoners were among those transferred to the Meade County facility to alleviate overcrowding in the Sedgwick County jail.
The lawsuit filed against various county officials alleges DeVilbiss died “a horrible and preventable death.” The inmate who attacked him was later charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment on the pending lawsuit, and the Meade County sheriff also had no immediate comment.

 

Latest Stories

Southwestern Heights announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for 2024.

Ryan Kisner, Principal, has announced Emma Stanfield as valedictorian and Kaylen Langhofer as salutatorian for the...

Liberal child lands in ER after medical equipment, family car stolen in Kansas City

Derek Lytle KSNW The van that was stolen from a Liberal family who was in Kansas...

City Commission Makes Planning and Zoning Board Appointment

The Liberal City Commission met on Tuesday evening and approved Jeremy Benton to the Planning and...

 
KSCB Radio News